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*International organizations disown junta in Niger
*Israeli regime killed 185 Palestinians so far in 2023
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00:00 In Peru, mobilizations against the Navarro Artez government continue amid the 202nd anniversary
00:18 of the nation's independence.
00:23 In Palestine, Israeli occupation forces have killed 185 Palestinians so far in 2023.
00:30 The UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs also registered over 6,000 injured.
00:38 Various international organizations disown the junta that seized power in Niger and demand
00:44 the release of President Mohammed Bassem.
00:52 Hello welcome to From the South, I'm Luis Alberto Matos from AdelazĂş Studios in Havana,
00:57 Cuba.
00:58 We begin with the news.
00:59 In Peru, citizens celebrated the 202nd anniversary of the declaration of its independence amid
01:04 protests against the government of Dina Boluarte.
01:07 Social movements announced several mobilizations, road blockades and other acts in rejection
01:11 of appointed President Dina Boluarte in the framework of the celebration of the national
01:15 holidays.
01:16 Among the events is the so-called "Rally of All the Bloods" at the Plaza Dos de Mayo in
01:22 Lima.
01:23 Also, protesters from more than 10 districts of the Puno region announced that they would
01:27 go on strike for 72 hours as a measure of rejection to the appointed President and the
01:34 Congress of the Republic.
01:42 In Uruguay, workers of the public water and sewage company are on a 48-hour general strike.
01:48 The workers are denouncing a government plan to close the state company.
01:51 However, there is a shortage of personnel to carry out pipes, maintenance and repairs
01:56 throughout the country, in view of the current water crisis in the nation.
02:01 Following the actions undertaken by the Union, the Ministry of Labor has called for a meeting
02:06 to mediate between water company workers and management.
02:14 In Venezuela, the National Assembly offered details of the calculations after completing
02:19 the process of covenantial presentation for the nominations to form the new electoral
02:24 power.
02:25 The deadline had been extended by the Electoral Nominations Committee of Venezuela in view
02:29 of the influx of candidates for rectors and alternates of the National Electoral Council.
02:36 The process resulted in a record number of 153 applicants, which was highlighted by the
02:40 President of the Electoral Nominations Committee of the National Assembly, Congressman Giuseppe
02:45 Alessandrello, as a sign of confidence towards the National Parliament.
02:49 On Monday, July 31, will begin the review and evaluation phase of the credentials.
03:00 The growing civic conscience of the society of the Venezuelan people, the trust in its
03:05 institutions, the hope for a better future, would be one of the readings.
03:10 The other one is that the country, the people, the society says no to the use of anti-politic
03:16 tools that were used in the past, and the social networks are spreading the intention
03:22 of the new use of anti-politic tools.
03:25 Whoever has to listen should listen.
03:27 Whoever has to see should see, should watch.
03:31 There is a message from society about trust, democracy and its institutions.
03:38 The United Nations Organization expressed concern of the increase in violence inside
03:43 and outside Ecuadorian prisons and the links with drug trafficking.
03:46 UN Commissioner Volker Turk acknowledged the challenges faced by Ecuadorian society and
03:51 authorities in dealing with the wave of violence.
03:54 Turk also called for the state of emergency declared to address the situation to respect
03:58 the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality.
04:02 He also called on the government to apply the policy of social rehabilitation of incarcerated
04:07 persons issued in 2022 and developed with the technical support of the UN Office for
04:12 Human Rights.
04:19 In Brazil, farmers complain of difficulties in accessing financing, claiming high interest
04:24 rates are limiting their ability to produce food.
04:27 Rising production costs are limiting small farmers' ability to invest, while consumers
04:31 are becoming more demanding about the type and origin of agricultural products.
04:35 They had interest rates demanded by banks may lead farmers to focus more on crop yields
04:40 and marketing than on long-term food security.
04:43 Also rising prices have led farmers to request the dismissal of the president of the central
04:47 bank because that institution does not allow them to obtain loans and financing.
04:58 In Argentina, the government and the International Monetary Fund on Friday agreed on disbursements
05:03 of more than US$7 billion to advance in the provision of the South American program.
05:09 The Minister of Economy Sergio Massa affirmed that after a virtual meeting with the authorities
05:13 of the IMF, the program of objectives and goals of accumulation of reserves and balance
05:18 in the public accounts has been defined for a disbursement starting in August.
05:22 Massa said that there will be two disbursements, one on 21st of August for US$7.5 billion and
05:29 another one in November.
05:31 The IMF also confirmed in a statement that the agreement is subject to the continued
05:35 implementation of the concrete policy actions and the approval of the Executive Board of
05:39 the IMF, which is expected to meet in the second half of August.
05:48 In Bolivia, health authorities registered an increase in whooping cough, a respiratory
05:52 disease with high daily infections.
05:54 This has led to the implementation of emergency measures in the Department of Santa Cruz,
05:59 where eight people have died from this vaccine-preventable disease.
06:03 Bolivian Health Minister Maria René reported five forensic cases in that region.
06:09 Whooping cough or pertussis is a respiratory disease that swells the trachea and bronchial
06:13 tubes.
06:14 It also causes violent coughing with a shocking sensation.
06:17 The disease is preventable by means of the pentavalent vaccine that also covers ditheria,
06:22 tetanus, influenza B and hepatitis, but parents do not immunize their children.
06:28 So far only 32% have been vaccinated.
06:36 Let's take a short break but remember you can join us on TikTok @TelesorEnglish where
06:40 you will find news in different formats, news updates and much more.
06:45 Other stories coming up, stay with us.
06:48 Welcome back from the South.
07:12 The Russian government announced the temporary suspension of rice exports until the end of
07:17 the year.
07:18 An official statement reported that the decision was made to maintain stability on the domestic
07:22 market.
07:23 The ban does not apply to other members of the Eurasian Economic Union, meaning Armenia,
07:29 Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, north-south Ossetia and Abkhazia.
07:34 Moreover, rice can still be shipped abroad for humanitarian aid or transited through
07:39 Russian territory.
07:40 Earlier this week, India, the world's biggest rice exporter, adopted a similar measure,
07:45 banning overseas sales of non-basmatic white rice.
07:49 New Delhi said the move would ensure adequate availability and control prices in the domestic
07:54 market.
08:02 Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a press conference on the results of the Russia-Africa
08:06 Summit which was held in St. Petersburg and concluded on Friday.
08:10 According to the Russian President, the leaders of the African countries attending the summit
08:14 show political will and independence, which is highly appreciated by Moscow.
08:19 Putin stressed that as a result of the event, Russia and Africa reaffirmed their position
08:23 on the formation of a fair and multipolar world order, in order that Russia seeks to
08:28 build strategic cooperation with African states and they, for their part, have the same intention.
08:33 The Russian head of state expressed that the results achieved will provide a good basis
08:37 for further strengthening of the Russian-African partnership for the prosperity and well-being
08:42 of the people.
08:49 The Chinese government rejects a US$345 million in defense aid to Taiwan from Washington and
08:55 urged the US to stop building up tensions.
08:58 Chinese Embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu said her country is firmly opposed to US military
09:04 ties and arms sales to Taiwan.
09:06 The US government should abide by the "One China" principle and the joint statements
09:10 to stop selling arms to Taiwan and cease creating risks to peace and stability.
09:17 The Biden administration insists on its commitment to the Taiwan agreements, but the aid came
09:21 after the break in contact between the US and the Asian country.
09:32 Also in China, the 31st FISU World University Summer Games were inaugurated on Friday in
09:36 the city of Chengdu in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
09:40 President Xi Jinping proposed a toast at the beginning of the banquet and warmly welcomed
09:44 all the distinguished guests coming to China and attending the Games.
09:48 The brand new Dong'an Lake Sports Park Stadium, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators, hosted
09:53 the opening ceremony of the Games, with guests from all over the world, including more than
09:57 10,000 athletes and officials from nearly 170 countries and regions.
10:02 The creative team behind the opening ceremony took the opportunity to showcase the city's
10:07 vitality, cultural past and youthful vigor.
10:10 In addition to its deep and extensive culture, the city of Chengdu is known for its unique
10:14 cuisine and for being home to giant pandas.
10:23 The Chengdu FISU World University Games will officially open tonight.
10:27 Chengdu is a famous historical and cultural city.
10:30 Today, Chengdu is one of the most dynamic and happiest cities in China.
10:35 I encourage you to tour our city, to experience and share firsthand the multifaceted manifestations
10:42 of the Chinese path to modernization.
10:47 Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Burundian President Evarist Tajji Mijie on Friday and
10:53 praised the relations that the two nations have been able to achieve together.
10:58 Tajji Mijie arrived in Chengdu's Sichuan province early Friday to attend the opening ceremony
11:02 of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games.
11:05 The Chinese President pointed out that both China and Burundi are currently in a crucial
11:10 stage of national development.
11:12 He also added that his country was ready to strengthen development strategy cooperation
11:16 with Burundi in order to seize opportunities, enhance cooperation and reach a higher level
11:21 of mutual benefits and joint development.
11:24 For his part, the Burundian head of state thanked China for maintaining such excellent
11:28 relations with the African nation over the years.
11:30 "Mr. President Attaché's great importance to China-Burundian relations and has made
11:41 positive contributions to the development of the friendship between the two countries.
11:46 I appreciate this very much.
11:48 China-Burundi relations have withstood vicissitudes in the international arena.
11:53 The two countries are old weather friends who share will and woe and good partners who
11:58 respect each other and work together for development.
12:01 Currently both China and Burundi are in an important period of national development.
12:06 China is willing to strengthen the docking of development strategies with Burundi to
12:10 seize opportunities, deepen cooperation and achieve a higher level of mutual benefits
12:15 and common development.
12:17 I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest greetings to the Chinese people
12:22 on behalf of the people of Burundi.
12:24 Although the two countries are far apart, the two peoples have maintained a long-term
12:29 friendship.
12:30 Today I came to the beautiful Chengdu as a guest.
12:33 I saw that Chengdu and Burundi have many similarities.
12:37 There are beautiful valleys, rivers and vegetation in both places, which made me feel at home."
12:44 Also on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Mauritanian President Xi Jinping
12:48 in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan province.
12:52 In the meeting, President Xi stressed that China and Mauritania should continue to be
12:55 good friends who support each other and jointly safeguard their common interests and international
13:01 fairness and justice.
13:03 Additionally, President Xi said that China will continue to support Mauritania in pursuing
13:07 a development path suited to these national circumstances and oppose external interference
13:12 in Mauritanian's internal affairs.
13:15 For his part, Gasuwani thanked China for its selfless assistance to Mauritania, especially
13:20 the contributions made by Chinese medical teams to the health of Mauritanian people.
13:25 Mauritanian President also said that Mauritania firmly opposes the "One China" policy
13:30 and is willing to enhance cooperation with China in economy, trade, energy and other
13:34 fields.
13:35 During a press conference, Chinese government spokeswoman Mao Ning demanded the United States
13:45 to withdraw the illegal and unreasonable sanctions against Chinese personnel, including Chief
13:50 Executive John Lee Ka-shew, leader of Hong Kong.
13:53 For this reason, Chinese officials will not be able to participate in the APEC meeting.
13:57 "The illegal and unreasonable sanctions against Chinese personnel, including Chief
14:03 Executive John Lee Ka-shew, are bullying that seriously violates basic norms of international
14:08 relations.
14:09 The USA is refusing to invite the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, Special Administrative
14:15 Region, to the US to the APEC meeting by citing those sanctions as a reason is not a mistake,
14:21 which blatantly violates the APEC rules and contravenes the US commitments as the host
14:26 of the meeting.
14:27 China's presence is strongly satisfying a resolute opposition to this and has made
14:33 solemn complaints with the US."
14:36 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that the
14:40 Israeli regime's security forces killed 185 Palestinians so far in 2023.
14:45 The office detailed that 154 Palestinians lost their lives in the West Bank and the
14:50 rest in the Gaza Strip, while another 6,000 were injured.
14:53 In the same period, Israeli occupation troops forced Palestinians to demolish 542 structures
14:59 in the West Bank, 141 of them in the occupied Jerusalem area.
15:04 As a result, 940 citizens were displaced from their lands.
15:08 Additionally, 2,000 Palestinians were arrested in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and 28 military
15:13 raids in the Gaza Strip were recorded.
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15:39 Thanks for watching.
15:40 Welcome back to From the South.
15:54 Several international organizations contemned the coup d'etat in Niger and disowned the
15:59 new government.
16:00 The UN Security Council issued a statement condemning the change of government and expressed
16:04 concern about the impact of these unconstitutional actions in the region.
16:09 The European Union declared this Saturday that it will not recognize the coup plotters
16:13 in Niger and suspend security cooperation with the nation.
16:17 Both entities requested the release of President Mohamed Bassem, who is being held in his residence
16:22 after the country's defense and security forces announced his dismissal, the closing
16:26 of the borders, and the imposition of a curfew.
16:29 The African Union, the governments of China and the United States have also stated their
16:33 support for the return to constitutional order.
16:42 Niger also the leader of the mutinous soldiers who detained the democratically elected president
16:47 in that African country addressed the nation on Friday, two days after the military seized
16:51 power.
16:52 General Abdurrahmane Chiani, known as Omar, said that the country needed to change course
16:58 to ensure its preservation and that he and the others had decided to intervene to overcome
17:02 security, economic and social challenges.
17:05 The general spoke on behalf of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country,
17:09 a group of soldiers he said organized the takeover.
17:12 The African Union and the economic community of West African states have condemned the
17:16 coup d'Ă©tat and called for the release of President Mohamed Bassem, having reported
17:21 that members of the presidential guard were holding him inside his palace.
17:31 And in Niger, for a statement read on national television, a representative of the coup is
17:34 warned on Friday against any foreign military intervention.
17:38 The statement alludes to a possible rescue operation by the deposed authorities.
17:43 By the arrangements made by the CNSP for a quick return to normal situation, some former
17:49 dignitaries holed up in chanceries in collaboration with them are in a logic of confrontation
17:55 with a view to the extraction of the deposed authorities.
17:59 This bellicose, dangerous and perilous attitude will have no other results than the massacre
18:04 of the Nigerian population and chaos.
18:07 The CNSP is therefore witnessing the national and international opinion on the consequences
18:12 of any foreign military intervention.
18:16 The United Nations International Organization for Migration stated that at least 2,300 migrants
18:21 left Senegal in an attempt to reach the Spain's Canary Islands in the first six months of
18:27 the year, but only about 1,100 arrived.
18:31 According to the international body, it is unclear what happened to the more than 1,000
18:34 people who did not make it to Spain and hinted that they may have died at sea, been rescued
18:40 from overturned boats or been held by authorities.
18:43 On a beach in northern Senegal, the bodies of many migrants waiting to make the dangerous
18:47 journey from West Africa to Spain were found in the sand.
18:52 Beach burials have happened for years but increased sharply in 2023, with about 300
18:56 bodies in the first seven months, compared with just over 100 for the whole of 2022.
19:08 El Hadji Doucefou, member of the organization Fight Against Candlestine Immigration, commented
19:14 to AP News agencies that the number of boats that pick up illegal immigrants to take them
19:18 to Europe has increased, a matter that has become a business that some use to make a
19:23 fortune.
19:24 They also recorded the testimony of Ibn Diagne, survivor of a shipwreck.
19:28 Let's listen.
19:29 "In comparison with past years, I really feel there are now more boats, especially since
19:35 the start of Ramadan until now.
19:38 There is an increase in the number of boats and there is also an increase in the number
19:42 of those who are organizing the trips and who are only trying to earn money through
19:47 this business and make a fortune.
19:50 There are many people who are discouraged by the kind of life they are living here and
19:55 who are looking to go to Spain to find work.
19:58 All of this is shocking.
20:00 I lost many people when the boat capsized.
20:03 I lost my friend Abdurahmane.
20:05 I lost everything.
20:06 I paid money.
20:07 The first time, $420, and $680 the second time.
20:13 I lost friends.
20:14 If I want something from now on, I will work, but not from Spain because it's hard to get
20:20 there.
20:21 The sea is not good.
20:22 I lost everything.
20:23 I lost my clothes.
20:25 If I were to give advice, here it is.
20:28 If a guy would like to travel to Spain, don't take a pirogue.
20:31 You have to take a plane.
20:35 In Tunisia, more than 900 migrants died on the African country's coast.
20:39 Authorities report that the migrants drowned while trying to reach Europe.
20:42 Likewise, the International Organization for Migration reiterates that the central Mediterranean
20:47 between Africa and Italy is the most dangerous route in the world by 2023, registering more
20:54 than 20,000 deaths since 2014.
20:57 Coast Guard units have carried out 1,310 operations in the area so far this year.
21:10 In Afghanistan, the government warned on Friday about the decrease of water reserves in the
21:14 country.
21:15 Authorities stated that the groundwater levels have dropped considerably due to the recent
21:20 drought.
21:21 They also reported on the implementation of projects to address the shortage of the vital
21:25 liquid.
21:26 They also added that once this problem has been solved, they will start working with
21:29 companies to improve the livestock and production sector.
21:40 We have come to the end of this news brief.
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